Count Down to Christmas Music

[Guest LiterateParakeet]

Okay, I know some of you don't want to talk about Christmas yet, but if you are one of those people then just think of these as songs about Christ.  Can't go wrong there.  :)  Pres. Kimball said, "No matter how much we speak of him, it is never enough."

 

This song has a renewed special meaning to me because a friend of mine who knows that I love to study the Savior's names shared that she had learned recently "Emmanuel" means God with us. We knew that right, but here's the thing...when Isaiah said it to the people it was meant as a message of comfort..."He is with you now". That is so beautiful, and just what I needed today. Enjoy the song.

 

[pam]

[The Folk Prophet]

Can we include secular music? It's still part of the family fun feeling of the season, right? :)

 

[pam]

[pam]

[The Folk Prophet]

Edited November 19, 2014 by The Folk Prophet

[The Folk Prophet]

Not how I feel, but I love it anyway. Plus, the sentiment from my childhood. :)

 

[Guest Godless]

 

Couldn't help posting this after I saw what song was in the OP. Bad Religion is my all-time favorite band, and I love their version of the song. They caught a lot of grief for making this album, but who's to say that you can't enjoy some of the holiday traditions even if you don't follow the religion behind the holiday?

[Windseeker]

http://youtu.be/ADbJLo4x-tkI always liked this one

 

Edited November 20, 2014 by pam

[PolarVortex]

What a lovely topic, and how nice to know that other people like Johnny Mathis at Christmas, too.

 

Here is my favorite, from a Dutch or Belgian (or something) singer named Helmut Lotti, whose voice sounds like an angel from the Book of Revelation.  They tampered with the words for some odd reason, but this is one of the most nearly perfect Christmas songs I've ever heard.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI7wis-HmfI

 

[pam]

[Guest LiterateParakeet]

You guys are awesome!  I've been introduced to several new versions of Christmas music in this thread.  I love Christmas and music is such an important part of it.  Thanks!

Edited November 24, 2014 by LiterateParakeet

[slamjet]

BAH FLIPP'N HUMBUG!

 

 

Yea, time for my annual traditional bah-humbug moment    and this thread gets it.  Yea, I've got issues.

[Guest LiterateParakeet]

BAH FLIPP'N HUMBUG!

 

Yea, time for my annual traditional bah-humbug moment    and this thread gets it.  Yea, I've got issues.

 

LOL Slamjet...as long as you share funny videos, feel free to humbug away.  :)

[PolarVortex]

I listen to the Mormon Channel (the music-streaming radio thing) while I work, and it's suddenly become very Christmasy.  I tuned in last night and was startled to hear "Winter Wonderland" by the Andrews Sisters. 

[NeuroTypical]

BAH FLIPP'N HUMBUG!

Yea, time for my annual traditional bah-humbug moment    and this thread gets it.  Yea, I've got issues.

That song is a yearly staple at our house.  "Now why the [beep] are they blinking?!!" 

 

Also, this song:

[Blackmarch]

glad to see trans siberian orchestra here.. no mannheim steamroller yet? i'll have to change that

[Vort]

For me, Alfred Yankovic defines the Christmas spirit.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT8jJ058buo

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL_O5jAM3VQ

[slamjet]

Ok, so I can add a little bit of something other than my angst, here:

 

 

I dunno, every time I watch this, it hits me that my Savior was once a helpless infant.  Boggles my mind in a profound way.

[pam]

 

 

 

I just adore Reggie from this group.

[lonetree]

Hope it's not too early to post this particular 'remix' of a traditional American carol. I think it's beautiful, but it may be a bit sombre for some.

 

[pam]

[Jackie__]

The xx – Last Christmas 

Coldplay – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas  

 

such a "cozy" songs (covers)